A review by inja_theninja
A Lot like Love by Julie James
4.0
I'm a huge fan of Julie James and I love the way she strings together these love stories. I also love that you don't have to read all of her books in order, but it's more fun if you do. You're introduced to minor characters in her other books and it's always so fun to get to know them better when they become the stars of their own stories. I gave this book a 4 because it was a fantastic read - it was fun, it was feminine, it was sexy, and it really helped with the PMS filled weekend I just had. Only reason it wasn't a 5 was because I wanted more of a love triangle, but that's just a personal preference when it comes to romance novels.
Rhodes was likable without being too obviously amazing and untouchable (like many female romance protagonists can be) and Nick was grumpy but charming without being the too macho, possessive, stereotypical "hero" type. I thought there was a good balance between their virtues and their flaws, and though this is obviously fiction, I did love that I could see them working well in together in reality. Sure, she's a billionaire heiress but she works hard at her wine store to create her own version of success and would do anything for her twin brother, which makes her connection to Nick more believable, since he's a hardworking, blue collar man who loves his family.
Of course, if this isn't your first JJ novel, you know what you're in for when it comes to the "romance" parts of the novel. And let me just say, JJ delivered. The build up was phenomenal and the sex was deliciously satisfying. I may or may not have re-read those sections because #treatyoself. If you're looking for a believable romance with quirky, sassy, and relatable characters, I absolutely recommend this book and the other books in this series.
Rhodes was likable without being too obviously amazing and untouchable (like many female romance protagonists can be) and Nick was grumpy but charming without being the too macho, possessive, stereotypical "hero" type. I thought there was a good balance between their virtues and their flaws, and though this is obviously fiction, I did love that I could see them working well in together in reality. Sure, she's a billionaire heiress but she works hard at her wine store to create her own version of success and would do anything for her twin brother, which makes her connection to Nick more believable, since he's a hardworking, blue collar man who loves his family.
Of course, if this isn't your first JJ novel, you know what you're in for when it comes to the "romance" parts of the novel. And let me just say, JJ delivered. The build up was phenomenal and the sex was deliciously satisfying. I may or may not have re-read those sections because #treatyoself. If you're looking for a believable romance with quirky, sassy, and relatable characters, I absolutely recommend this book and the other books in this series.